MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in microwave
networking solutions, today announced a new platform of radios
called WTM 4000. With up to 2.5 Gbps uncompressed throughput per
radio transceiver, the highest capacity ever delivered in a
microwave radio, WTM 4000 offers a breakthrough in microwave
backhaul performance for wireless networks. WTM 4000 is also the
industry's first purpose-built IP-SDN radio with an integrated
IP/MPLS software stack and built-in support for SDN protocols like
NETCONF/YANG and OpenFlow for standards-based network
automation.
Based on the industry's most advanced microwave RF Integrated
Circuit and multi-core modem technologies the WTM4000 platform will
have variants spanning all microwave frequency bands from 6 to
42GHz. Using a new Adaptive Dual Carrier (A2C) feature, WTM 4000
can enable two channels over a single radio transceiver—which leads
to two times the capacity of typical radios. Overall, WTM 4000
achieves lower power consumption, decreased weight, reduced cost
per megabit and higher reliability.
WTM 4000 also enables maximum flexibility with its
zero-footprint capability for mounting on building walls or outdoor
infrastructure like lampposts—perfect for enterprise and urban
small cell connectivity. Not only does it allow for more
installation options but also drastically cuts equipment
requirements and costs for shelters, cabinets, air conditioning and
other indoor gear.
Additionally, WTM 4000 offers a Pay-For-Use (PFU) software
scheme that allows operators to pay for software enabled capability
only as they use it. PFU simplifies the management of hundreds of
software licenses network-wide, significantly reducing operations
complexity and lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).
"I am encouraged to see Aviat's focus on network automation and
SDN," says Richard Webb, research
director at IHS Markit. "Automation will be an essential tool to
simplify networks and reduce OPEX. Support for SDN protocols will
be essential to meeting operator goals of standards-based,
network-wide automation across microwave and fiber technology as
well as core and access network domains."
"Aviat Networks customers want lower TCO and solutions that can
support them as their networks evolve," states Michael Pangia, president and CEO, Aviat
Networks. "With the WTM 4000, Aviat is setting a new bar for
microwave radio capacity - with innovative features for TCO
reduction—and a bridge for IP/MPLS and SDN-based solutions of
tomorrow."
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. works to provide dependable products,
services and support to our customers. With more than one million
systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service
providers and private network operators including state/local
government, utility, federal government and defense organizations
trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long
history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive
suite of localized professional and support services enabling
customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their
lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered
high performance products, simplified operations, and the best
overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in
Milpitas, California. For more
information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat
Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Gary Croke, Aviat
Networks, Inc., gary.croke@aviatnet.com
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